Governance: The Secret to Mission-Driven Business Success
New research reveals a cross-sector trend that sees organizations using governance to strengthen extra-financial performance.
Leadership - Articles
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Four Steps to Putting Shared Value into Practice
Lessons for large, multinational organizations looking to embrace shared value and more effectively blend purpose with passion.
Upgrading a Network
Girl Scouts of the USA has overhauled everything from its federated structure to its information technology systems to the way that Girl Scouts sell their fabled cookies.
More Power, Less Cohesion
People who rise within a hierarchy often develop qualities that make it hard for them work together in groups.
Working in Tension
In a hybrid organization, the trade-offs between social and commercial goals are real—and they require careful management.
Opening the Doors to Education for Undocumented Students
Three things legislators, universities, and social sector advocates can do to make sure we don’t lose out on the many contributions undocumented students can make to society.
Three Keys to Unlocking Systems-Level Change
Developing a systems mindset, identifying the right tool for the job, and paying attention to human dynamics can help leaders move from theory to action when facing complex social problems.
Planting the Seeds of Inclusion in Environmental Philanthropy
We need more and deeper commitments from funders to foster the next generation of environmental changemakers.
Time to Align
We get 24 extra hours this year, presenting a great opportunity for social change leaders to look at the connection between who they are and what they do.
Tackling Heropreneurship
Why we need to move from “the social entrepreneur” to social impact.